Small Group Classes

Group fitness classes at our Bay Area Gyms

Welcome to small group training at The Yard, where we’re raising the barbell on what strength, conditioning, and recovery can look like. Designed for every level of fitness, our expert-led small group classes—Barbell Basics, A-Factor Fitness, HYROX HIIT, and Recharge—combine personalized attention with the energy of a supportive community. Whether you’re building foundational strength, pushing performance limits, or prioritizing recovery, each class is crafted to help you move better, feel stronger, and train smarter.

Barbell Basics

The benefits of strength training are well documented, but it can be intimidating if you’re new to the rack and barbell. That’s why we offer our Barbell Basics, our flagship class, at both our San Francisco and Mill Valley locations. You’ll learn proper form in a small group fitness setting while getting in a challenging workout in an hour-long session led by our talented trainers. Want to take it to the next level? Check out our Barbell Basics 6-Week Program.

Voted a Top Strength Class by ClassPass in San Francisco.

San Francisco

Monday – Thursday: 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Friday: 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Mill Valley

Monday – Friday: 6:15 – 7:00 AM

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A-Factor Fitness

Boost your speed and agility with A-Factor Fitness. This circuit-style fitness class is designed to make you move more like your favorite athlete. Led by Coach Marcellis Shaw, the 60-minute session helps your build strength and gets your heart rate up through a series of full body athletic movements. Exercises will consist of plyometrics, ladders, balance tests, cone drills, med balls, and strength movements like  squat and bench press. The goal is to have fun while working hard and vibing to music that makes you move.

Class takes place every Wednesday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on the turf at our San Francisco location.

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HYROX HIIT

Push your limits with HYROX HIIT. This high-intensity class gets your ready for your HYROX race day with a full-body workout combining cardio, strength, and functional movements. Led by Coach Gunther, the 60-minute session challenges your endurance, power, and mental toughness through a series of dynamic exercises in a fast-paced, energizing environment. From sled pushes and rowers to burpees and kettlebell swings, this class is perfect for anyone looking to level up their training.

Class takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at our Mill Valley location.

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Recharge

Hit pause and reset with Recharge. In partnership with PARC, The Yard’s signature recovery class designed to restore your body and mind. Led by Kristina Macias, the 45-minute session blends heat therapy, mobility work, and breathwork to help you recover faster, move better, and feel re-energized for the rest of your week.

Each class has a maximum of six participants for a focused, small-group experience and is broken into three focused 15-minute blocks:

  • Sauna – Boost circulation, relax muscles, and promote recovery.
  • Stretch & Light Movement – Improve mobility and release tension.
  • Breathwork – Calm the nervous system and enhance recovery.

Class takes place every Wednesday at 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. at our Mill Valley location.

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  • I always look forward to the Barbell Basics classes! As a beginner in all things weights and someone who finds weight racks intimidating, this class is a great way to get guidance from really knowledgeable trainers. The workouts are tough, but you see results in weeks! The classes are small and personalized, and they teach you proper form so you don’t hurt yourself. 10/10 would recommend!
    Class Participant (Member)
  • The trainer was amazing. She knew just the right amount to push me without scaring me off. She also really has a solid ergonomic understanding to help direct you to avoid injuring yourself. As a newbie I’m actually excited about exercising! Highly recommended!
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  • Great workout. This is the workout I’ve been looking for – weights in the beginning then cardio (strength and conditioning). I want to lift heavier weights at the beginning of the routine and then cardio at the end. The trainer was a good balance of attentiveness and motivation, especially in maintaining proper form and pushing you beyond your threshold without compromising your health. The group size was small and. manageable. And while the gym is new and has a modern aesthetic, it does well to stay true to the basics. I think I found my gym.
    Class Participant (Member)
  • Awesome. class! Hard workout, sparkling clean gym, and a trainer who cares about your form. Turly everything I could ask for!
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  • This class was awesome. Quinn was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. I felt very comfortable as a total barbell beginner even though the workout was challenging. The Yard was also a goregeous space.
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  • Nice small class! Was a solid workout and the trainer helps out especially if you’re a beginner.
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  • Great instructor and fun class! I’m a gym noob, and I got good tips on form.
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If you’re looking to join a gym that gives you the freedom to work out however you choose, then The Yard is the perfect choice. Join us today and discover the power of private fitness!

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